Exclusive Interview: Jehan Daruvala looks back on the difficult 2024 Formula E championship
With less than three weeks to go until the start of the 2024-25 Formula E season, India's biggest hope for the Formula E World Championship, Jehan Daruvala, has confirmed that he will not race in the 11th season of the all-electric racing series season. The news comes as no surprise to those who have followed Jehan's motorsport career. After all, Jehan didn't take part in pre-season testing either. However, I tried to reveal more about Jehan’s journey in this conversation, specifically his ability to deal with the uncertainty that the world of motorsport often throws at professional racers. For autoX, Jehan and I look back at his debut season in Formula E Season 10 and how his motorsport future will unfold given that he faces a "break" in his racing career for the first time since he started racing in 2009-10. Debut with Maserati Jehan had to choose between two teams for his debut in Formula E: Maserati and Mahindra.…
Formula E: Mahindra Gen3 Evo revealed ahead of Season 11
Mahindra Racing is ready for the new Formula E season with the launch of the new Mahindra M11Electro Gen3 EVO race car. The Indian team has retained Nick de Vries and Eduardo Mortara for the upcoming season. Mahindra went through some ups and downs last season. They make slow progress at first but make significant progress by the end. However, they ended up finishing 10th. The Gen3 EVO is a big step forward for Mahindra. With more powerful engines and advanced technology, the team hopes to compete for top positions in the upcoming season. Frederic Bertrand, CEO of Mahindra Racing, said: “Pre-season is always an exciting time as we bring everyone together to not only launch our new car, the Mahindra M11 Electro, but also to celebrate Formula E An exciting new chapter. We chose to have guests come to our factory for the first time because during the off-season everything is slowly getting on track, both in terms of…
Formula E: Nissan unveils updated “Sakura” livery
Nissan has unveiled its updated livery for the upcoming 2024/25 Formula E season. The Japanese team will start its first season under the new GEN3 Evo rules. The team will use an updated cherry blossom design, symbolizing new beginnings and Japanese tradition. It was first used at last year's Japan E Grand Prix. This livery has become an important part of Nissan’s Formula E identity. Nissan aims to build on last season's success. They finished in the top four in both the Constructors' and Drivers' Championships. In order to strengthen the lineup, Nissan recalled Norman Nato (Norman Nato). They paired him with Oliver Rowland, a proven winner. Tommaso Volpe, Nissan Formula E Team Principal: “We are excited for the new season and have been training hard to master the GEN3 Evo car. So far, everything is going well and we are looking forward to racing in Watts Rencia is on track. Our new workshop is now fully operational, which makes…
Formula E: Norman Nato returns to Nissan to replace Sasha
Nissan has confirmed that Norman Nato will return to its Formula E team for the 2024-25 season, replacing Sacha Fenestraz. Nato, 32, returns to the team after a year with Andretti, where he scored a podium in Shanghai. He will partner Oliver Rowland, who finished fourth last season with two wins. Nato scored six consecutive points in the 2022-23 season with Nissan and took a podium in Rome. Both drivers will be looking to win the championship with Nissan as Formula E enters the Gen3 Evo era. Nico Müller will replace Fenestraz at Andretti, who finished 17th last season and was inconsistent despite being fast. Norman Natto says: "I am very happy to be back with the team. We finished Season 9 together on a strong note and I hope to build on that momentum going forward. Our goal is to get good results straight away so the fact that I know both the car and the team will be…
Formula E: Saudi Arabian Formula E Championship moves to Jeddah F1 Circuit
The Jeddah street circuit is one of the fastest in the world, with 27 turns, and will be shortened to suit the unique requirements of Formula E. Formula E's annual race in Saudi Arabia will move from Diriyah to Jeddah next season. The race will take place on a shortened version of the Formula 1 Jeddah Corniche. The change was approved by the FIA World Motor Sport Council and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Sports. Jeddah will host two events on February 14-15, 2025. Diriyah, near Riyadh, has hosted six events in the past, but the Gen3 cars struggled to deliver exciting racing. Jeddah's track, with longer straights and more overtaking opportunities, is expected to provide better racing. The final track layout will be confirmed in October. The GEN3 EVO era of Formula E will kick off on December 7, 2024 with the Formula E Grand Prix of São Paulo, setting the stage for the remainder of the season, which will…
Formula E: Nico Muller joins Andretti Racing for 11th season
Andretti has signed Nico Muller for the 2024/25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, where he will race alongside Season 9 World Champion Jack Dennis. Muller will replace Norman Nattore at the wheel of the Andretti Porsche 99X Electric as the series enters the GEN3 Evo era. Muller’s move follows a strong season in Season 10, which saw him record four consecutive top-six finishes to record his best result in the Drivers’ World Championship standings. Despite the challenges, Muller consistently outperformed his car, scoring an impressive 52 points, while his former ABT CUPRA teammate and Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi only scored four points. On joining Andretti Formula E Team, Nico Müller said: “I am very happy to join Andretti Formula E Team. The team has been successful right from the start of the championship, especially in this third generation of cooperation with Porsche Motorsport. It is a privilege to work with former World Champion Jack and I am…
Formula E: Andretti confirms Normannato will leave
Andretti will soon announce Norman Nato's successor, with Nico Müller, who recently left ABT-Cupra, likely taking over the position alongside Jake Dennis. Andretti has confirmed the departure of Norman Nato, who spent just one season with the American team. The Frenchman replaced André Lotterer at Nissan for the tenth season, but could not keep up with teammate Jake Dennis. Andretti had a poor season in Formula E, with qualifying being their weak spot. While Nato managed to take a podium in Shanghai, he finished well behind Dennis in the points standings. This gap, combined with the team's overall struggles, ultimately led to the decision to part ways. After the season, speculation about a replacement intensified. Nico Müller, who recently released his contract with ABT, has emerged as the frontrunner for the Andretti seat. The Swiss driver is highly respected in Formula E. It’s worth noting that Andretti’s powertrain supplier, Tag Heuer Porsche, considered him as a potential replacement for Antonio…
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